Aureus - Caracalla COS II
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 205-207 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caracalla, draped, standing right in triumphal quadriga, extending right hand and holding eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II
Translation:
Consul Secundum.
Consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Caracalla (COS II) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the propaganda efforts of the ruling elite to promote the image of a powerful and victorious emperor. Despite being made of gold, this coin was widely circulated among the Roman people and was used as a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
